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#1733 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 18% in state

Sonora High

High School · Fullerton Joint Union High · La Habra, CA

A Fullerton Joint Union High high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

401 South Palm St., La Habra, CA 90631

  • Math 39% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.3 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation24.4%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.1:1
District spending per student$15,726
Chronic Absenteeism17.2%

Students at Sonora High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Sonora High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,533/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Habra), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$102,208

Median home value

$757,900

Median rent

$2,029/mo

College educated

32%

Homeownership

61.5%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
24.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·244 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·55 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Committed Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–121.5 mi18Compare →
Cleta Harder Developmental SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.6 mi24Compare →
Cleta Harder Developmental SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0private7–121.6 mi34Compare →
La Habra HighEnrollment path unverified5.99–121.9 mi1,977Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fullerton Joint Union High

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$15,726NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sonora High is listed in Fullerton Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sonora High

Sonora High is a public high school in La Habra, CA, part of Fullerton Joint Union High, serving approximately 1,707 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,733 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sonora High

What grades does Sonora High serve?

Sonora High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sonora High?

Sonora High has an enrollment of approximately 1,707 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonora High?

The student-teacher ratio at Sonora High is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sonora High rank in CA?

Sonora High ranks #1,733 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Sonora High's MySchoolScout rating?

Sonora High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Sonora High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sonora High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sonora High a charter school?

No, Sonora High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sonora High a Title I school?

No, Sonora High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sonora High?

56.6% of students at Sonora High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,707
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.2%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 90631)
68,615
Area average commute
30.4 min
Area median age
39.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90631; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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